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I Hate Hamlet is a riotous comedy about TV star Andrew Rally, whose canceled show leads him to reluctantly play Hamlet in Central Park—only to be haunted by the ghost of legendary actor John Barrymore. Hilarity ensues as Andrew navigates the ghost’s coaching, a virtuous girlfriend, a tempting TV offer and his own insecurities while deciding between classical theater and Hollywood glamour. Directed by Zach Kunde.
Material to Prepare:
Please prepare a 60–90-second contemporary comedic monologue.
Time Commitment:
Rehearsals
Beginning with table read March 16
Monday–Thursday evenings, Saturday afternoons
Performances
Previews April 24–26
Performances May 1–17
Fridays and Saturdays 7:30 p.m., Sundays 2 p.m.
Please do not audition if you are unavailable for any performances or tech week beginning Saturday, April 18.
Character Type/Restrictions:
Felicia Dantine (30s–50s): Imposing real estate agent with a passion for Manhattan apartments. Onstage intimacy.
Andrew Rally (late 20s–30s): Handsome TV actor, charming and polished, with a vulnerable heart. Moves well; stage combat; onstage intimacy.
Deirdre McDavey (29, looks younger): Andrew’s bohemian girlfriend with comic fervor and romantic flair. Onstage intimacy.
Lillian Troy (60–70s): Elegant, silver-haired agent with a no-nonsense humor. Ballroom dance experience a plus.
John Barrymore (50s–60s): Dashing, witty and rakish ghost. Stage combat experience a plus; onstage intimacy.
Gary Peter Lefkowitz (30s–40s): L.A. “shaggy-chic” type; exuberant and irresistible.
We welcome gender nonconforming, genderqueer, transgender and nonbinary actors to submit for any role they identify with. For the safety of our actors, we will use an intimacy designer and closed rehearsals, as well as a fight choreographer.
To apply for this job email your details to auditions@saintsebastianplayers.org